Wallenstein MX Series User manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Compact Manure Spreader
MX Series
Document P/N: Z97045_EnRev Feb-2020
MX25G
MX50G, MX50P
MX80G, MX80P

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1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your choice of the Wallenstein MX series Manure Spreader to compliment your opera-
tion. This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a discerning land owner,
timber or landscaping industry.
This manual covers models:
• GROUND DRIVE - MX25G, MX50G & MX80G
• PTO DRIVE - MX50P & MX80P
All models feature selectable speed apron control with 662 style apron chain. The apron bed is laid with
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made from corrosion resistant carbon steel then powder coated for extra protection.
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who will be using or maintaining the spreader, read and understand the Safety, Operation, Maintenance
and Trouble Shooting information contained within the Operator's Manual.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your Wal-
lenstein dealer or the Distributor if you need assistance, information or additional copies of the manuals.
OPERATOR ORIENTATION - The directions left, right, front and rear, as mentioned throughout this man-
ual, are determined when sitting on the tractor seat and facing the direction of travel.
MX80P

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CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION �������������������������������������������2
DELIVERY INSPECTION REPORT��������������������������5
DECAL INFORMATION ��������������������������������������������6
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION����������������������������������6
2� SAFETY ���������������������������������������������������������7
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL ............................................. 7
SIGNAL WORDS ............................................................ 7
2.1 SAFETY DO'S & DON'TS' .............................. 8
2.2 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES............ 9
2.3 SAFETY TRAINING...................................... 10
2.4 PREPARATION ............................................. 10
2.5 MAINTENANCE SAFETY..............................11
2.6 HYDRAULIC SAFETY ...................................11
2.7 TIRE SAFETY ................................................11
2.8 STORAGE SAFETY.......................................11
2.9 OPERATING SAFETY .................................. 12
2.10 TRANSPORT SAFETY................................. 13
2.11 MANURE SPREADER SAFETY.................. 13
2.12 SIGN-OFF FORM.......................................... 14
3 SAFETY SIGNS�������������������������������������������15
3.1 HOW TO INSTALL SAFETY SIGNS............ 15
3.2 SAFETY SIGN EXPLANATIONS................. 15
3.3 SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS ........................ 16
4 OPERATION ������������������������������������������������18
4.1 TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER .... 18
4.1.1 IMPORTANT ................................................. 18
4.2 MACHINE COMPONENTS .......................... 19
4.3 MACHINE BREAK-IN ................................... 20
4.4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST .................. 20
4.5 ATTACH TO TRACTOR................................ 21
4.6 CONTROLS................................................... 22
4.7 PTO DRIVELINE (IF EQUIPPED) ............... 24
4.8 ASSEMBLY.................................................... 25
4.8.1 PTO DRIVELINE (IF EQUIPPED) ............... 25
4.9 FIELD OPERATION...................................... 26
4.9.1 PREPARE ...................................................... 26
4.9.2 BEFORE LOADING ...................................... 27
4.9.3 TRACTOR ..................................................... 27
4.9.4 STOPPING .................................................... 27
4.9.5 EMERGENCY STOPPING........................... 27
4.10 SPREADING OPERATION .......................... 28
4.10.1 LOADING....................................................... 28
4.10.2 SPREADING - PTO MODELS...................... 29
4.10.3 SPREADING - GROUND DRIVE MODELS 30
4.10.4 UNPLUGGING .............................................. 31
5 TRANSPORTING����������������������������������������32
6 STORAGE����������������������������������������������������33
6.2 REMOVING FROM STORAGE.................... 33
6.1 PLACING IN STORAGE............................... 33
7 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE����������������34
7.1 SERVICE ....................................................... 34
7.1.1 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ........................ 34
7.1.2 GREASING.................................................... 34
7.1.3 SERVICING INTERVALS ............................. 34
7.2 SERVICE ILLUSTRATIONS......................... 35
7.3 GENERAL MAINTENANCE ......................... 38
7.4 DRIVELINE MAINTENANCE ....................... 38
7.4.2 DRIVE BELT TENSION / REPLACEMENT (IF
EQUIPPED) .................................................................. 39
7.5 APRON CHAIN TENSION............................ 40
7.6 APRON CHAIN LUBRICATION ................... 40
7.7 APRON CHAIN LINKS.................................. 41
7.8 SEALING FLAP............................................. 41
7.9 LUBRICATION CHART................................. 42
8 TROUBLESHOOTING��������������������������������43
8.1 PTO DRIVE MODELS................................... 43
8.1 GROUND DRIVE MODELS ......................... 44
9 SPECIFICATIONS�������������������������������������������������45
9.1 BOLT TORQUE ............................................. 46
9.2 WHEEL LUG TORQUE................................. 46
10 ACCESSORIES�������������������������������������������47
INDEX������������������������������������������������������������������������48

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rev. Nov-2018
LIMITED WARRANTY
Wallenstein products are warranted to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use and service, for a period of
Five Years for Consumer Use
Two Years for Commercial/Rental Use
from the date of purchase, when operated and maintained in accordance with the operating
and maintenance instructions supplied with the unit. Warranty is limited to the repair of the
product and/or replacement of parts.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and is not transferable.
Repairs must be done by an authorized dealer. Products will be returned to the dealer at the
customer’s expense. Include the original purchase receipt with any claim.
This warranty does not cover the following:
1) Normal maintenance or adjustments
2) Normal replacement of wearable and service parts
3) Consequential damage, indirect damage, or loss of profits
4) Damages resulting from:
•Misuse, negligence, accident, theft or fire
•Use of improper or insufficient fuel, fluids or lubricants
•Use of parts or aftermarket accessories other than genuine Wallenstein parts
•Modifications, alteration, tampering or improper repair performed by parties other
than an authorized dealer
•Any device or accessories installed by parties other than an authorized dealer
5) Engines. Engines are covered by the manufacturer of the engine for the warranty period
they specify. For the details of your engine warranty, see your engine owner’s manual.
Information about engine warranty and service is also available in the FAQ section at
www.wallensteinequipment.com

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WALLENSTEIN
MX Series Manure Spreader
DELIVERY INSPECTION REPORT
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Pre-Delivery Inspection
Inspect for damage from shipping, immediately contact the
shipping company if damage is found�
MX SERIES MANURE SPREADERS
Check Oil Level in Gearbox
Apron Chain Moves Freely
Belt Tension Checked
Apron Chain Clutch System Moves Freely
Beaters Turn Freely
Hydraulic Connections
Pulleys Aligned
Fasteners Tight
Grease Zerks / Lubricate Pivot Points
Review Operating and Safety Instructions
Accessories
Fines Pan
End Gate
Review Operating and Safety Instructions
Safety Checks
All Safety Decals Installed
All Lock Pins Align & Move Freely
Guards and Shields Installed and Secured
Check Function of Brake and Signal Lighting
Safety Chain on Hitch
Retainer Installed Through Ball Hitch
Tire Pressure / Wheel Lugs at Proper Torque
Review Operating and Safety Instructions
To activate warranty, register your product online at
www�wallensteinequipment�com
_________________________________________
Customer’s Name
_________________________________________
Contact Name
_________________________________________
Dealer Name
(_________)_______________________________
Phone Number
_________________________________________
Serial Number
__________ /__________ /__________
Delivery Date
I have thoroughly instructed the buyer on the equip-
ment care, adjustments, safe operation and applica-
ble warranty policy and reviewed the manual.
_________________________________________
Dealer’s Rep. Signature
__________ /__________ /__________
Date
The product manuals have been received by me and I have been thoroughly instructed as to care, adjustments,
safe operation and applicable warranty policy.
_________________________________________
Owner's Signature
__________ /__________ /__________
Date

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SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
Always give your dealer the serial number of your Wallenstein manure spreader when ordering parts or
requesting service or other information.
The serial number plates are located where indicated. Please mark the numbers in the spaces provided
for easy reference.
Model Number ________________________________________
Serial Number ________________________________________
Location (Typical)
DECAL INFORMATION
As you begin to get familiar with your Wallenstein product, you will notice that there are numerous Decals located
on the machine. Here is a brief explanation of what they are for and how to read them.
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Safety Decals are pictorial with a yellow background and generally 2 panel.
The top panel shows the safety alert (the potential hazard) and the bottom
panel shows the message (how to avoid the hazard).
Safety Notice Decals are pictorial with a blue background and generally rec-
tangular with single or multiple symbols. The Decal illustrates requirements
for safe operation (safety equipment, housekeeping etc). These Decals are
accompanied by detailed instructions in the owners manual, with the Decal
illustrated along side.
Informative Decals are generally pictorial with a white background and can vary to the number of panels. The
Decal will illustrate the function of a feature and is accompanied by detailed instructions in the owners manual,
with the Decal illustrated along side.
Product Decals are associated with the product and carry various messages (model, serial, etc).
Maintenance Decals are associated with the product and carry various messages. They are generally pictorial.
They may be round or rectangular, have a green background and can vary to the number of panels. The Decal
may illustrate the type maintenance and frequency in time between services. Decals are accompanied by detailed
instructions in the owners manual, with the Decal illustrated along side.
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locations, download the parts manual for your model product at www.wallensteinequipment.com.
Z94207
safety alert
message
Safety Decal

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2� SAFETY
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This Symbol means:
ATTENTION! BE ALERT ! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED !
The Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety messages
on the Wallenstein product and in the manual.
When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of
personal injury or death! Follow the instructions in the safety
message.
SIGNAL WORDS
The signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION determine
the seriousness level of the warning messages in this manual.
The appropriate signal word for each message in this manual
has been selected using the following guidelines:
DANGER –
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be
limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine
components which, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING –
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that
are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION –
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
IMPORTANT – To avoid confusing equipment protection with
personal safety messages, a signal word IMPORTANT indicates
a situation that if not avoided, could result in damage to the
machine.

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SAFETY
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your Wallenstein Compact Manure Spreader.
YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to use, maintain or work around the Manure Spreader
be familiar with the using and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY information contained in this manual.
This manual will take you step-by-step through your working day and alerts you to all good safety practices that
should be used while using the Spreader.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you but also the people around you.
Make these practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain that EVERYONE using this equipment is
familiar with the recommended using and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety precautions. Most
accidents can be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
• DO  
use should the need arise and know how
to use it.
• DO read and understand all safety signs
located on the machine before using,
maintaining, adjusting or cleaning the
spreader.
• DO inspect and secure all guards before starting.
• DO wear appropriate
PPE (personal
protective equipment).
This includes but is not
limited to:
• A hard hat
• Heavy gloves
• Hearing Protection
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• Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
• Protective glasses, goggles or face shield
• DO set Safe Condition procedure before any
service, maintenance work or storage preparation.
Safe Condition involves the following procedure:
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• 󰀨
• Ensure all components have stopped moving.
• Set the parking brake.
• Remove and pocket the ignition key.
• DO check cables, chains and pulley's, that they are
clear of debris prior to starting the machine
• DO think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
2�1 SAFETY DO'S & DON'TS'
• DO give operating instructions to operators or
employees before allowing them to operate the
machine, and REVIEW annually thereafter.
• DO read and understand ALL
Safety and Operating instructions
in the manual and follow them.
Most accidents can be avoided.
The most important safety device on this equipment
is a SAFE operator.
• DO NOT expect a person who has not read and
understood all use and safety instructions to
operate the machine. An untrained operator is not
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possible serious injury or death. It is the owners
responsibility to the operator to ensure familiarity
and understanding of the machine.
• DO wear suitable ear protection for
prolonged exposure to excessive
noise.
• DO NOT modify the equipment in
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may impair the function and/or
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• DO NOT allow riders.
• DO NOT risk injury or death by ignoring good safety
practices.
• DO review safety related items annually with all
personnel who will operating or maintaining the MX
Spreader.
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use should the need arise and know
how to use it.

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2�2 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
Safety of the operator and bystanders is one of the main concerns in designing and developing equipment. However,
every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful
approach to handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions
in this section. To avoid personal injury or death, study the following precautions and insist those working with you,
or for you to follow them.
1. In order to provide a better view, certain photographs
or illustrations in this manual may show an assembly
with a safety shield removed. However, equipment
should never be used in this condition. Keep all
shields in place. If shield removal becomes necessary
for repairs, replace the shield prior to use.
2. Replace any safety sign or instruction sign that is
not readable or is missing. Location of such safety
signs is indicated in this manual.
3. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can
hinder alertness or coordination while using this
equipment. Consult your doctor about using this
machine while taking prescription medications.
4� Under no circumstances should young children
be allowed to work with this equipment� Do not
allow persons to use or assemble this unit until
they have read this manual and have developed a
thorough understandingof the safetyprecautions
and of how it works� Review the safety instructions
with all users annually.
5. This equipment is dangerous to children and persons
unfamiliar with its operation. The operator should be
a responsible, properly trained and physically able
person familiar with machinery and trained in this
equipment's operations. If the elderly are assisting
with work, their physical limitations need to be
recognized and accommodated.
6. Operate the machine only with
a tractor equipped with an
approved Roll-Over-Protective-
Structure (ROPS). Always wear
your seat belt when operating the
tractor. Serious injury or even
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the tractor - - particularly during
a turnover when the operator
could be pinned under the ROPS
or the tractor.
7. Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. If
its ability to do a job, or to do so safely, is in question
- DON'T TRY IT�
8. Do not modify the equipment in any way.
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injury or death and may impair the function and life
of the equipment.
9. 
implement, including Safety Signs and Safety
Equipment, hazard control and accident prevention
are dependent upon the awareness, concern,
prudence, and proper training of personnel involved
in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage
of the machine. Refer also to Safety Messages and
operation instruction in each of the appropriate
sections of the tractor and machine manuals. Pay
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tractor and the machine.
10. Safe Condition involves the following procedure:
• 󰀨
• 󰀨
• Be sure all components have stopped moving.
• Set the parking brake.
• Remove and pocket the ignition key.
Safe Condition procedure must be performed
before any service, maintenance work or storage
preparation.
Notice:
Equipment Damage
MX series PTO spreaders are designed to
work at PTO speed of 540 RPM. Operating
the spreader above 540 RPM will cause
damage to the spreader and will void
the warranty�
Z94246
540 RPM

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1. Safety is a primary concern in the design and
manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our
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by a single careless act of an operator or bystander.
2.        
equipment, hazard control and accident prevention
are dependent upon the awareness, concern,
prudence and proper training of personnel involved
in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage
of this equipment.
3. It has been said, "The best safety feature is an
informed, careful operator." We ask you to be that
kind of an operator. It is the operator's
responsibility to read and understand
ALL Safety and Using instructions
in the manual and to follow these.
Accidents can be avoided.
4� Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead
to careless injuries� Read this manual before
assembly or using, to acquaint yourself with the
machine� If this machine is used by any person
other than yourself, or is loaned or rented, it
is the machine owner's responsibility to make
certain that the operator, prior to using:
• Reads and understands the operator's
manuals�
• Is instructed in safe and proper use of the
equipment�
• Understands and knows how to perform the
Safe Condition procedure:
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• 󰀨
• Ensure all components have stopped moving.
• Set the parking brake.
• Remove and pocket the ignition key.
5. Train all new personnel and review instructions
frequently with existing workers. Be certain only
a properly trained and physically able person will
use the machinery. A person who has not read and
understood all use and safety instructions is not
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exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious
injury or death. If the elderly are assisting with the
work, their physical limitations need to be recognized
and accommodated.
6. Know your controls and how to stop tractor and
machine quickly in an emergency. Read this manual
and the one provided with tractor.
2�3 SAFETY TRAINING 2�4 PREPARATION
1. Never use the machine until you have read and
completely understand this manual, the Tractor
Operator's Manual and each of the Safety Messages
found on the safety signs on the tractor and machine.
2. Personal protection
equipment (PPE)
including hard hat,
safety glasses, safety
shoes, and gloves are
recommended during
assembly, installation,
operation, adjustment,
maintaining, repairing,
removal, cleaning, or
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clothing or jewellery to be around equipment.
3� PROLONGED EXPOSURETOLOUD
NOISE MAY CAUSE PERMANENT
HEARING LOSS!
4. Power equipment with or without
equipment attached can often be
noisy enough to cause permanent,
partial hearing loss. We recommend that you wear
hearing protection on a full-time basis if the noise in
the Operator's position exceeds 80db. Noise over
85db on a long-term basis can cause severe hearing
loss. Noise over 90db adjacent to the Operator
over a long-term basis may cause permanent, total
hearing loss.
Note:Hearing loss from loud noise (from tractors, chain
saws, radios, and other such sources close to the ear)
is cumulative over a lifetime without hope of natural
recovery.
5. Clear working area of stones, branches or hidden
obstacles that might be hooked or snagged, causing
injury or damage.
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7. Be sure machine is properly mounted, adjusted and
in good operating condition.
8. Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs are
properly installed and in good condition.